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Kearney graduate prepares to enter U.S. Naval Academy

KEARNEY — Avery Janiak, a 2026 Kearney High School graduate, is preparing to head to Annapolis, Maryland, to begin six weeks of basic midshipman training during “Plebe Summer” at the U.S. Naval Academy. She starts…

Outdoors

Virtual class looks at hunting in Missouri

Frog hunting is already underway and fall hunting seasons begin in the Show-Me-State with dove season on Sept. 1— merely two months away.  Curious about hunting in Missouri, but didn’t know where to start? The Missouri Department of Conservation…

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Smithville man arrested for possession of child pornography

By Kellie HouxKHoux@cherryroad.comSMITHVILLE — Ethan S. Pena, 20, Smithville, was arrested June 24 after the Independence Police Department contacted the Smithville Police Department the day prior regarding an ongoing investigation involving the possession of child sexual abuse material. Information developed during the investigation indicated the suspect may have ties to the Smithville area, according to…

Community Living

SENIOR NEWS LINE: Stay aware of recalls

By Matilda Charles Sometimes the list of recalls mentioned on the evening news makes us wonder what else we’re not hearing about.Here are a few current ones:There is a recall on 25-milligram blood pressure medication chlorthalidone tablets due to what the FDA says is “failed dissolution specifications.” Over 11,000 bottles across the country are affected.And…

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